Black-lobe Algae Eater (Crossocheilus nigriloba)
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Black-lobe Algae Eater
Black-lobe Algae Eater
Crossocheilus nigriloba
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10-13.9 cm (3.9-5.5")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
2-12 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Black-lobe Algae Eater, Penguin Flying Fox
Additional scientific names
- Crossocheilus oblongus nigriloba
Origin
- Asia: East Borneo.
Sexing
- It's not possible to visually sex this fish.
Diet
- Likes to eat algae when young, but soon prefers dry flake food, bloodworm, etc. However, this fish will not resolve an algae problem.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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